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The Sufferings of the Negroes in the Riot
A vivid eyewitness account details the mob violence against Black residents in New York City, describing raids on homes, robberies, arson of the Colored Orphan Asylum, and murders by rioters. It notes shelters at police stations, rescues by firemen and whites, and courage of clergy and citizens amid fear, with questions on racial justice.
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Hiram Sloat
St. Louis
Missouri
A J French
Lawrence
Mass
Massachusetts
Avger
Chas
van Liew
New Brunsick
N. J
B Morrill
Cincinnati
Fry
Gov. Seymour
Supreme Court of the
United States
Ableman Agt. Booth
Howard
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Booth
United States Commissioner
Supreme Court of
United States Court
State Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Taney
Neiher
U. S
Howard & C. R
Republic
Lexington Avenue
Colored Orphan Asylum
Charity
Cannon Street
Williamsburg
Market
South Street
Pelham Street
Johnson
Thompson Street
Poe
Heaven
Flushing